Lake Washington PTSA Council 2.8
Serving the 44 PTAs & PTSAs Within the Lake Washington School District
Dear LWPTSA Leaders, It has been both an honor and a transformative journey to serve alongside the LWPTSA Board and so many passionate PTSA leaders across our district. Through this work, I’ve gained more than experience—I’ve gained perspective, purpose, and relationships Continue reading With Gratitude and Goodbye: Rooted in Advocacy, Guided by Belonging
Inspired by the work of Dr. Victoria Verlezza Internalized ableism is not a personal failing. It is the quiet echo of systems designed to exclude. When we question our worth because we move at a different pace, need support, or Continue reading Combating Internalized Ableism – Creating Cultures of Access and Belonging
LWPTSA Council’s Advocacy Update From WSPTA Legislative Consultant Marie Sullivan’s 2025 Legislative Session Wrap-Up: 📄 Session Slides (PDF)🎥 Video Recap (Vimeo) As part of LWPTSA Council’s advocacy team, I joined weekly Eastside PTA meetings beginning in January—alongside leaders from Bellevue, Issaquah, Newport Continue reading WSPTA 2025 Legislative Recap
By Zahra Eslami, LWPTSA Council Co-VP of Advocacy Washington’s public schools are facing a funding crisis. Many districts, including Lake Washington School District (LWSD), are grappling with budget shortfalls that threaten essential programs. State Superintendent Chris Reykdal has described the Continue reading Advocating for Equitable School Funding: Why the Big Three (and More) Matter
We wrapped up the school year with the final session of our Advocacy Skills in the Education System series, in partnership with Lindsey Yocum and Amy Falcone, on May 30, 2025. This meaningful event brought together students, families, educators and Continue reading State Legislators and Student Voices Close Out Our 2025 ‘Advocacy Skills in the Education System’ Series
This spring, public education advocates across Washington saw meaningful progress in Olympia. On May 20, Governor Ferguson signed into law several key education bills that reflect the ongoing efforts of communities, educators and parent leaders like you. While much work Continue reading LWPTSA Council Advocacy Update: Legislative Progress for Washington’s Public Schools
Initiating LWPTSA System Upgrade … 💻 As I complete my term as Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Committee Co-Chair for LWPTSA Council, I’m not just closing a file—I’m passing on a responsibility. This isn’t an uninstall. It’s a system upgrade. What follows Continue reading DEI.exe Has Crashed